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Chalk-browed Mockingbird


Chalk-browed Mockingbird
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-03-28 11:52
Viewed: 5637
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In the neighborhood of the Iguazu Waterfalls on the Argentina side I saw this bird. It stays most of the time on the ground.

The Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus) is a bird found in most of Brazil, and parts of Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Suriname.
It has a large range (around 7,200,000 km²), and although its population has not been thoroughly surveyed, it is believed to be large as it is reported as "common" in parts of its range. It has been classified as Least concern by the IUCN.

26 cm. Brownish above, conspicuous white eyebrow. More white on the tail than Tropical Mockingbird.

Voice: An excellent singer. A high, sharp (diagnostic) tschrip or tschic. It can also imitate the voice of other birds. (‘mimus’ means: that it imitates).

The Chalk-browed Mockingbird remains long time on the ground observing, while it balances his tail, moves with short runs in search of insects, worms and other small invertebrates that form their main food. Suddenly lifts both wings while walking on the ground.

Any (semi) open environment.

They have their own territory. The nest is a structure opened, deep, build of small branches, roots, in trees or shrubs.
The colour of the eggs is creamy with brown spots measure 28 x 20 mm.
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Hi Peter,

Very well captured. Good composition and natural colours with sharp details.

Thanks for sharing

Pekka

Hello Peter,
Nice shot of this Chalk-browed Mockingbird with lovely posture my friend. Wonderful DOF, lighting and details. Thanks for sharing this beauty my friend.
Best regards,
Bayram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2008-03-28 12:46]

Hi Peter,

I've never seen this Chalk-bowed Mockingbird - our Northern Mockingbird is quite different. Lovely looking bird with nice natural colors and good details. I would love to see him searching for insects.

Jane

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 483 W: 0 N: 1345] (10867)
  • [2008-03-28 13:02]
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Ha Peter,

Ik heb deze mockingbird veel gezien in Midden-America. Het is wel een komische vogel die zich van andere soorten onderscheid door z'n nieuwsgierigheid.Mooie plaat waarin de vogel z'n typische houding goed laat zien.

groet,
Zeno.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 2232 W: 10 N: 2971] (16891)
  • [2008-03-28 13:36]

Hola Peter,
buena captura, detalles y pov,
excelente disparo...
saludos amigo.

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 207 W: 0 N: 605] (2855)
  • [2008-03-28 13:40]

Hi Peter.
Good capture of the Mockinbird, nice to see him in his natural environment!
Well done!

Lise

Bellissima immagine, ottimi POV e composizione, molto belli e naturali i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2008-03-28 14:25]

Hello Peter,
Thanks for presenting a species of Mockingbird, the Chalk-browed, that is new to me.
The sharpness, pose and POV against an OOF natural BG show it very well,
Best wishes,
Ivan

Hallo Peter,

mooie foto van een vogel die goed past op de bodem waarop hij leeft.
Goed van scherpte en prachtig van kleur.

groet Gert

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2008-03-28 14:49]

Hi peter. A good close up of this tall looking bird. Plain in colour but it has blue feet . you have captured good detail in the feathers. well done TFS. good notes too.

Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

Hello Peter,
Good capture of this Chalk-browed Mockingbird
TFS
Albert

Hi Peter,
Nice shot of this Mimidae mf.
Very good DOF, details, and exposed well.
A good composition & pose also.
Well done,
Howard

Hello Peter, a nice shot of this mocking bird with a great pose. Very well composed, nice feather detail. tfs rgds Necip

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1739 W: 224 N: 6872] (24909)
  • [2008-03-29 13:36]

Well taken shot of this Mockingbird.
Very good exposure, light and colours.
Superb composition too.
Good sharpness.
Well done Peter!

Joe

hello Peter,
another bird species and its nice shot from South America. Nicely composed. sharp details and POV nice. good notes. TFS, well done my friend
Ahmet

Hello Peter,
Another superb shot of a birdi the Chalk-browed Mockingbird in all criteria. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1175 W: 8 N: 4240] (15809)
  • [2008-03-31 8:23]

Hola Peter.
Muy bella la foto de este espcimen, muy parecido al "Cenzonthle" que tenemos aqui aun cuando difierne un poco en su color.
Interesante la nota escrita aqui Peter.
Un saludo
Luis52.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-31 20:15]

Hello Peter

You are introducing me to a lot of new species of birds.
The detail and plumage colours show well on this chalk browed mockingbird.
Very good use of the natural lighting ,the colours are well saturated.
TFS

Rob

Hello Peter

Excellent close-up photo of this Chalk-browed Mockingbird
in its expressive pose, fine POV, great DOF,
excellent focus, sharpness, and details, TFS

Asbed

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